New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal
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New Orleans, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get the full Louisiana dining experience during a fun and educational New Orleans cooking demonstration class. Take a seat amongst other foodies in a converted 19th-century molasses warehouse and get ready to learn and eat. Meet a lively local chef and learn the fundamentals of preparing classic Creole dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Then dig into delicious samples complemented by local beer or a sweet ice tea.
- Get to know the basics of Louisiana cooking at the New Orleans School of Cooking
- Learn how to make New Orleans specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya and pralines from expert chefs
- Enjoy generous samplings of the dishes accompanied by complimentary beer, iced tea, and coffee
- Take the recipes home with you
Sample Menu
Starter
Corn and Crab Bisque
Main
Gumbo
Main
Jambalaya
Main
Shrimp or Chicken Creole
Main
Crawfish Etoufee
Dessert
Bread Pudding
Dessert
Bananas Foster
Dessert
Pralines
Dessert
Pecan Pie
What's Included
- New Orleans Cooking Demonstration Class with a Fun & Knowledgable Chef
- Full Meal with a Generous Sampling of All Items Prepared
- Coffee, Iced Tea, Water and One Local Beer
- Copy of Class Recipes
- Receive a Diploma by Submitting Photos from Cooking Recipes at Home
- Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- New Orleans School of Cooking524 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
524 St. Louis St. New Orleans, LA 70130
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Give your trip to New Orleans a culinary edge with a lively cooking demonstration class featuring some delectable Creole classics! Head to the New Orleans School of Cooking and get to know an expert local chef. Hear the history of Louisiana’s soulful cuisine, including the melting pot of cultural influence that distinguishes Cajun and Creole dishes.
Watch as your guest chef prepares famous dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish etouffée, learn traditional techniques—such as the importance of a good roux—and the variety of unique spices that give classic Louisiana fare its distinctive flavor. Enjoy local anecdotes, storytelling, and interesting facts from your chef—and if you want to know the (slight) difference between Cajun and Creole food, just ask!
After each live cooking demonstration, indulge in hearty samples paired with tasty local beer, iced tea or coffee. Leave with a better understanding of food and some recipes to take home and perfect on your own!
Menu items may include any of the following: gumbo, jambalaya, corn and crab bisque, shrimp or chicken creole, shrimp and artichoke soup, crawfish etoufee, bread pudding, bananas foster, pralines, and pecan pie.
Watch as your guest chef prepares famous dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish etouffée, learn traditional techniques—such as the importance of a good roux—and the variety of unique spices that give classic Louisiana fare its distinctive flavor. Enjoy local anecdotes, storytelling, and interesting facts from your chef—and if you want to know the (slight) difference between Cajun and Creole food, just ask!
After each live cooking demonstration, indulge in hearty samples paired with tasty local beer, iced tea or coffee. Leave with a better understanding of food and some recipes to take home and perfect on your own!
Menu items may include any of the following: gumbo, jambalaya, corn and crab bisque, shrimp or chicken creole, shrimp and artichoke soup, crawfish etoufee, bread pudding, bananas foster, pralines, and pecan pie.
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New Orleans School of Cooking
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French Quarter
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please note: This is a demonstration class only; there is no hands-on training
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Dietary Restrictions: We can accomodate dietary restrictions. Please call our reservations line after booking. For a $5 up charge payable at check-in, you will receive our gumbo z'herbes (soup) and creole z'herbes (entree) as substituions, which are vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. Please note these meals are not demonstrated, but are discussed and you will receive a copy of them. Due to the nature of the class, we cannot make substituions to the recipes that are being prepared during the demonstration; based on your dietary restrictions maybe you can have the soup, but not the entree, you are welcome to do so. We ask that you inform the stewards upon check-in.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 68 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Alexander_M
We had an absolute blast at the cooking class with Chef Cindy. We learned how to make a delicious artichoke stew, crawfish étouffée, bread pudding, and pralines. She was very engaging, answered all the questions, told a great history of New Orleans, and cracked some hilarious jokes. I'd highly recommend this activity in town.
Reviews
4.9
based on 3,125 reviews
Lisa_T, Jun 2026
Great experience and learned a lot and the difference between Cajun and Creole cooking. Chef and demo was great and the food was wonderful that we got to taste!! Highly recommended!!
chuckc983, Jun 2026
Great experience- good demonstration. Had gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. There was enough food that you could have as much as you wanted. The chef was fun and entertaining.
Katrina_J, Jun 2026
This particular session was NOT hands-on but they do offer it. I enjoyed the stories she told about the history of how certain foods were introduced into Louisiana culture from different cultures. And boy-oh-boy was the finished product DELICIOUS!!!
Kathy_L, Jun 2026
This demo was suggested by our carriage driver. Chef Eric was great! Entertaining, funny and one hell of a cook. He cooked gumbo, jambalaya, bread pudding & pralines, all delicious!! As he cooked, he entertained with stories of local food history, offering his expert advice along the way. Everyone received copies of the recipes. Can’t wait to get home and try them. Highly recommend New Orleans School of Cooking Demo Class!!
Christopher_H, Jun 2026
Come hungry. Lots of food when they finish the demonstration. Had enough for seconds for a few people. Lots of great information and helpful hints were provided and demonstrated. The chef was very informative and entertaining.
martina_v, Jun 2026
A definite must. Gave you history of food that had you understanding the flavors of local foods. Seeing the chef cook the meal made it less intimidating to try back at home. Will definitely go back for other demos of other foods
KarlC, Jun 2026
Chef Eric was fantastic at making everyone feel welcome and did an awesome job preparing our meal. He made everyone feel comfortable and confident at trying to make the recipes at home. The food was delicious!
Anetria_P, Jun 2026
This was an amazing experience. I definitely would recommend and I am planning on going to another one.
Evelyn_P, Jun 2026
The chef did a fantastic job on the food. The artichoke soup was my favorite. I would definitely recommend this excursion
Julie_J, Jun 2026
Great food and entertaining cook. He was informative and answered lots of questions and intertwined interesting character about New Orleans.
Suzanne_L, Jun 2026
Always a good time with good food. Love the chefs and enjoy getting their recipes
Always meet new people from all over.
Raj_P, Jun 2026
Fun experience over 2 hours. Lots of food come hungry. Cooking instructor / chef very informational, great history lesson along with cooking lesson. Relaxed morning. We felt it was a great value, and a great way to plan a rainy morning.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the review, Raj! We agree.
coachctiller, May 2026
Fun, educational, and delicious activity. Chef Lynn was very entertaining while whipping up a wonderful meal. The meal alone was worth the price and I learned a good bit about creole cooking and the basics of how to do it. I enjoyed it so much that I booked a hands on class the next day. Definitely going to try to make some of the recipes at home.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to review us! Thank you! We are a small business that takes great pride in sharing what New Orleans is all about!
Robert_H, May 2026
Fantastic cooking class. Learned a lot about creole cooking and history. Would recommend this class.
Tashawnda_S, May 2026
This is a very engaging experience. It’s cool to learn the history of some of NOLA’s original dishes and see them be made. The best part is sampling the delicious foods. The pralines are delicious also. I HIGHLY recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to review us! Thank you!
Cynthia_B, May 2026
This was a whole lot of fun. The chef described the food she was making and also gave us a lot of history about New Orleans and where the food comes from that is quintessential NOLA. We ranged in age from 15-66 years and everyone had fun. Finally, the food was fabulous! We walked away knowing some food history and full of amazing New Orleans cookin'. WOrth the time and money.
Tanya_K, May 2026
It was great even though I thought it would be hands on. The instructor was funny and engaging. Food was good as well.
Sherry_C, May 2026
Eric was very entertaining and the food he created was amazing. There was plenty of food for a meal. The free beer was a bonus. There were a lot of people crammed into a small room for the observation and eating, but it was worth every penny. A must
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to review us! Thank you! We are a small business that takes great pride in sharing what New Orleans is all about!
Laura_H, May 2026
It's a lively & informative cooking demonstration. We got to eat all of the things Chef prepared & received recipe packets.
DARLENE_H, May 2026
Come prepared for a full food experience. The presentor did a wonderful job. Interaction with the quest was great as well.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to review us! Thank you! We are a small business that takes great pride in sharing what New Orleans is all about!
Jim_S, May 2026
We spent 6 days in New Orleans. This was the best 3 Hours of the entire trip, and part of that other time was celebrating my 80th Birthday. This was more like celebrating with friends. Easy and natural over really great food. Michael was entertaining while instructing. I used to love to cook (and Bake) now I will Get Back To It.......
Michellehaire, May 2026
What a great experience! Michael was so knowledgeable and funny. Not only a demonstration on preparing some wonderful dishes, but also a lesson on the history of the original "melting pot" in the country. He prepared Chicken and Andouille sausage gumbo, Jambalaya, Pralines and white Chocolate Bread pudding with Rum sauce. Everything was so delicious. Even better than anything I've had in any restaurant here. Can't wait to try everything at home!
jjap49comcastnet, May 2026
This is a demonstration class.
Don’t eat before class! The food is delicious and portions very generous.
Ulysses_S, May 2026
Come prepared for a great experience. And come hungry because you eat what has been prepared. NOLA !
Cynthia_G, May 2026
The instruction was flawless and the food delicious! Chef Vivian was exceptional and the history lessons about NOLA and its people, fascinating. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Cindy_H, May 2026
Harriet was so much fun. Loved her stories. The dishes were delicious!
Harriet was great! Loved her stories. The dishes were delicious.
Meghan_F, May 2026
Delicious, fun, informative! This class was filled with useful information about the culture and history of NOLA as well as very useful cooking tips- and the food was superb. Chef is very entertaining and charismatic. I highly recommend.
Terrence_W, Apr 2026
It was a very good experience and the food was delicious. The chef Austin was very good and explained the process very well and can’t wait to try at home
Stephen_R, Apr 2026
It was a fun and informative class. We look forward to making the recipes at home with the tips that Chef Austin gave us.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to review us! Thank you! We are a small business that takes great pride in sharing what New Orleans is all about!
Heidi_E, Apr 2026
Great cooking instruction by a true southern home chef whose food was delicious. The presentation was easy to follow, fun/funny, and a lot of fabulous tips for cooking gumbo, jambalaya, bread pudding, and pralines. I learned soooo many tips that I will take back home to the PNW and use in my cooking/baking. So glad we took the time for this NOLA experience.
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